Super garlicky Indo-Chinese garlic pepper chicken has deep flavors from black pepper, green chili, and ginger and garlic in the sauce! It’s a 1-pan dinner that you can make using your protein of choice. For this vegan version, we are using tofu. (nut-free with gluten-free and soy-free options)
This garlic pepper chicken is another one of my favorite recipe. Indo-Chinese cuisine is a fusion cuisine which came about when Chinese migrants as well as the Indians in the region adjusted Chinese recipes to use Indian spices and more Indian flavors.
There are some similar recipes to Chinese cuisine, as well as a lot of new and different flavors and textures. Often the names of the similar recipes have different spellings, and that is an indicator that it is an Indo-Chinese recipe and not a Chinese recipe.
This garlic pepper chicken uses this amazing sauce with a ton of garlic. You chop the garlic into small pieces, but do not mince it, because you want that garlic to show up in the sauce. Then you also add a lot of black pepper to the sauce, as well as to the protein that you plan to use.
Traditionally, you toss the chicken in the garlic, black pepper, and a lot of cornstarch. Then, fry it up until crisp, and fold it into the sauce. You can make it saucier, or you can make it more like a starter with a thicker sauce by adding extra cornstarch. Either way, it has this delicious garlicky flavor that is absolutely addictive!
You can use other plant-based proteins instead of the tofu, such as chickpea flour tofu, pumpkin seed tofu, seitan, soy curls, or white beans or chickpeas.
To coat the tofu, like to use a mixture of cornstarch and white rice flour to make the coating on the tofu, and then pan fry it. The rice flour gives it this nice crispy texture, as if you deep fried the tofu, and it is perfect in this Indo-Chinese garlic pepper chicken recipe! If you are planning to bake it, omit the rice flour, and use more cornstarch instead.
Why You’ll Love Indo-Chinese Garlic Pepper Chicken
crispy tofu in garlicky sauce with flavors of ginger, green chili, and bell pepper
easy 1-pan dish that works as an appetizer or an entree
versatile! Thicken the sauce to your liking, and use your protein of choice.
Naturally nut-free with easy gluten-free and soy-free options.
This quick and simple Chinese chicken onion stir fry dinner is a real winner because it is ready in under 30 minutes which is exactly what you need after all the post-holiday exhaustion!
To be absolutely honest, I didn't intend to open my blog in the new year with this recipe! Wondering why?
This chicken onion stir fry recipe is definitely a keeper and I can guarantee that you will reach out for it more often than not after you try it once!
This is a good recipe and will please everyone in the family for sure; then what is my reluctance for?
This delicious recipe of chicken onion stir fry is an everyday recipe that must be part of your weekly meals thanks to its ease of prep and incredible taste!
But all I wanted was a showstopper recipe to open my blog this new year! You know, that party-kinda recipe?
Unfortunately I could not make that on time and there was no way I could delay sharing a new recipe for another day! So here I am with this delish chicken onion stir fry with all its glory!
What is Chicken Onion stir fry?
Chicken onion stir fry is a quick & easy chicken dinner where thinly sliced chicken is cooked over high heat with regular onions and spring onions!
Chicken and onions are flavored with simple sauces and/or seasonings until everything is tender, slightly caramelized and flavorful while onions are left crunchy!
This dish has a flavor profile of savory & mild sweetness thanks to the oyster sauce and onions; but can be made spicy if you like them that way by adding any hot sauce of your choice.
You can relish this chicken onion stir fry with plain white rice or stir fry noodles as this pairs with both beautifully!
Smoky Chipotle Garlic Sauce because Patti and I both love garlic (good thing) and our Smoked Garlic Sauce is pure garlic heaven! Again, I have been thinking on how I can make even better. I love the smoky flavor of chipotle, what do you think of a Smoky Chipotle Garlic Sauce? Perfect. OFF THE HOOK!!! […]
Smoky Chipotle Garlic Sauce because Patti and I both love garlic (good thing) and our Smoked Garlic Sauce is pure garlic heaven! Again, I have been thinking on how I can make even better. I love the smoky flavor of chipotle, what do you think of a Smoky Chipotle Garlic Sauce? Perfect. OFF THE HOOK!!! […]
If you wanna live with just one pasta recipe for the rest of your life then that has to be the recipe of this marry me shrimp pasta! This is the undisputed winner of best pasta ever!
If you are looking for a fail-proof family friendly pasta recipe for the upcoming holiday season, then I have the absolutely right one for you today!
Look no further and lock this marry me shrimp pasta in your menu and trust me it will become the showstopper of your dinner table!
The spin-off of the iconic marry me chicken, this marry me shrimp pasta is no less in its glory and for shrimp lovers like me this is an ultimate pasta dish which will keep reappearing on our dinner table!
What is Marry Me Shrimp Pasta?
I was literally intrigued by the name of this pasta! So I had to research it! Legend has it that this pasta is so good that it could inspire a marriage proposal—hence the quirky name!
Well, the cooking enthusiast in me had to test it for herself if it is really THAT good! Even though I do not have any upcoming proposal ideas on my mind!
And I thank my stars I did!
This marry me shrimp pasta is one such phenomenal recipe that anyone can hardly resist its addictiveness no matter how hard she/he has programmed themselves not to overeat!
Breakfast taquitos filled with a quick scramble along with veggies, cheese, and your favorite toppings is such a quick, easy, and satisfying meal! Make the super versatile scramble seasoning ahead, so you can whip up all kinds of eggy breakfasts in a flash. (gluten-free, nut-free, with easy soy-free option)
These breakfast taquitos are super easy and super quick, if you have my scramble seasoning on hand. Even if you don’t, making the scramble seasoning is also easy. You just get all the spices, mix them in a jar, and it’s ready. You can use that scramble seasoning on scrambles, omelettes, frittatas, or to make a quick tofu egg salad in many different ways. It works well wherever you want any kind of eggy breakfast flavor.
Definitely make some and use that in this recipe, because then it’s super quick. You just crumble the tofu, add some chopped veggies, the scramble seasoning, and vegan cream cheese. Mix it all up in a bowl, and your scramble is ready to stuff into your breakfast taquitos.
Then, you roll that scramble up in warm tortillas and bake or pan fry. Serve with your favorite toppings, like pico de gallo, salsa, vegan sour cream, etc., and they are just fabulous!
Why You’ll Love Breakfast Taquitos
quick and easy breakfast that’s super satisfying
cheesy, veggie-packed tofu scramble stuffed into soft tortillas, baked or pan fried until crisp
versatile! Customize mix-ins and flavors to taste.
easy to make gluten-free, nut-free, and even soy-free
A quick and easy plum compote with a hint of cinnamon. This easy plum compote is incredibly simple and easy to make with only a few ingredients. It is the perfect topping for.your desserts, pancakes, waffles, cakes, ice cream and more.
This homemade plum compote is bursting with fresh plum flavor! It is sweet, slightly sour from the natural sourness of plum and lime, and a beautiful flavor from cinnamon. This plum compote is so delicious and all you need are a few ingredients and less than 15 minutes to make this delicious plum compote.
Create a cozy fall treat with this delightful plum compote. Enjoy it warm or chilled as a delicious topping or filling to your favorite breakfast or dessert.
This easy plum compote is made with fresh plum, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon and water. This easy 5 ingredient plum compote is sweet, chunky, and bursting with beautiful flavor. It’s a perfect topping for pancakes, cakes, waffles, yogurt, ice cream and more.
If you’ve not yet tried or attempted to make your own plum compote, you can try out this recipe and I am sure you will love it!
INGREDIENTS TO MAKE EASY PLUM COMPOTE
This section explains what all ingredients is used in making the easy plum compote, how to use or choose certain ingredients and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.
PLUM – Fresh plums are used here, but frozen berries will work just as well. You can use any variety of plums available with you.
LEMON JUICE – Freshly squeezed lemon juice is used. It also add a bright flavor as well as a boost of natural pectin to help thicken the blueberry sauce.
CINNAMON – I’ve used cinnamon powder. You can also use cinnamon stick. You can discard the as stick once the compote is ready. Cinnamon gives it a nice hint of spice that’s great for fall. SUBSTITUTION – You can use vanilla extract or essence or can totally skip it.
SUGAR – Sugar is used to slightly sweeten the sauce and balance the tartness from the lemon and the plum. You can add the sugar as per the sweetness of your plum, especially if the plums are off-season and not very sweet. SUBSTITUTION – You use maple syrup to sweeten the compote but you can also use honey for a non-vegan version if you’d like.
WATER – Very less water is used to cook the plum.
HOW TO MAKE EASY PLUM COMPOTE
This section shows how to make blueberry sauce with step-by-step photos and details about the technique with video tutorial. For full ingredients measurements, see the recipe card below.
I made a simple video of this easy plum compote recipe for my readers which I have shared below. Please do watch to know how I made this delicious recipe. If you liked the video please do SUBSCRIBE to my channel if you haven’t yet. Also like, share and comment on it! It will mean a lot to me and really motivate me to come up and shoot more videos for my readers. As always I’m looking forward to your feedback!
STEP BY STEP PICTORIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE EASY PLUM COMPOTE
Wash the plum and pat them dry with clean kitchen towel.
Now roughly chop the plum into medium pieces.
Add in the plum pieces, water, sugar and cinnamon powder in a sauce pan. Bring it to a boil over high heat.
Reduce the heat to medium and cover the pan. Cook for about 8-10 minutes or until the plum is tender and mixture is syrupy. We prefer the compote with some chunks.
Note: If you prefer a mashed texture, use a potato masher or the back of the ladle to mash the plum as it cooks.
Add in the lenon juice and give a quick stir.
Remove pan from heat and allow to cool down completely.
Transfer the plum compote onto a sterilized jar. Store in a refrigerator for longer shelf life and use a clean spoon on every serving.
NOTES: ● You can also use frozen plums. ● Lemon juice is optional. ● Use beautifully ripe plums as you’ll get the best flavour that way. ● Use sugar as per the sweetness of your plums. You can add more if your plums are not very sweet. ● A pinch of salt can he added to enhance the flavor of the compote. ● Cinnamon is optional ● You can also use maple syrup or honey for the sweetner. ● You can also add some lemon zest for the extra punch of flavor. ● Refrigerate the compote for longer shelf life. ● You can follow the same recipe and make other fruit compote – blueberry, cranberry, raspberry, black currant, mulberry etc. ● Store in clean jars and refrigerate for longer shelf life.
A quick and easy plum compote with a hint of cinnamon. This easy plum compote is incredibly simple and easy to make with only few ingredients. It is the perfect topping for.your desserts, pancakes, waffles, cakes, ice cream and more.
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Keyword filling for cakes, sauce, spread
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 15 minutesminutes
Servings 300Grams
Author Akum Raj Jamir
Equipment
sauce pan
Ingredients
300Grams Plum
60mlWater (¼ cup)
50 Grams Sugar(¼ cup)
¼Teaspoon Cinnamon powder Or 1 medium stick
1Tablespoon Lemon juice (15 ml)
Instructions
Wash the plum and pat them dry with clean kitchen towel.
Now roughly chop the plum into medium pieces.
Add in the plum pieces, water, sugar and cinnamon powder in a sauce pan. Bring it to a boil over high heat.
Reduce the heat to medium and cover the pan. Cook for about 8-10 minutes or until the plum is tender and mixture is syrupy. We prefer the compote with some chunks.
Note: If you prefer a mashed texture, use a potato masher or the back of the ladle to mash the plum as it cooks.
Add in the lenon juice and give a quick stir.
Remove pan from heat and allow to cool down completely.
Transfer the plum compote onto a sterilized jar. Store in a refrigerator for longer shelf life and use a clean spoon on every serving.
Video
Notes
You can also use frozen plums.
Lemon juice is optional.
Use beautifully ripe plums as you’ll get the best flavour that way.
Use sugar as per the sweetness of your plums. You can add more if your plums are not very sweet.
A pinch of salt can he added to enhance the flavor of the compote.
Cinnamon is optional
You can also use maple syrup or honey for the sweetner.
You can also add some lemon zest for the extra punch of flavor.
Refrigerate the compote for longer shelf life.
You can follow the same recipe and make other fruit compote – blueberry, cranberry, raspberry, black currant, mulberry etc.
Store in clean jars and refrigerate for longer shelf life.
HOW TO USE PLUM COMPOTE
Speaking of serving, plum compote can be used in many ways. You will love homemade plum compote with many recipes too. It’s the perfect topping for so many things! Here’s are some listed below. But I’m sure you’ll find lots of other ways to enjoy it as well. ● Use as fillings in tarts, apple pie, cinnamon rolls, buns etc ● Pour it over ice cream, pancakes, waffles, toast etc. ● Drizzle it over cakes ● Spread it over cake filling in layer cakes and pastry cakes. ● Stir it into milkshakes. ● Drizzle it over brownies and cakes. ● Layered it in trifle. ● Pour into decorated jars and give it as a gift for the holidays or just like that.
WHAT IS THE SHELF LIFE OF THIS EASY PLUM COMPOTE ?
This easy plum compote will last for upto to 3-4 weeks in refrigerator. You can store your homemade plum compote in a sterilized jar preferably glass jar in the refrigerator. Use a clean spoon everytime you serve them.
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Spice-Rubbed Braised Tofu with Vegetables in a Savory Umami Sauce. A unique delicious holiday entree that all cooks in one pan! (gluten-free and nut-free with soy-free options)
I wanted to make a vegan braised meat-style dish for the holidays, so I came up with this one-skillet meal that’s rich, hearty, and incredibly flavorful. It features an amazing, aromatic spice rub that smells so meaty you’ll be surprised it’s entirely plant-based. The spice rub coats tofu that’s been frozen, thawed, and pressed, giving it a dense, chewy texture perfect for braising.
The base for the braise starts with crisped-up potatoes and carrots. After searing the vegetables, we make a deeply flavorful sauce with caramelized onions, lots of aromatics, and fresh herbs, and flavor boosters.
The tofu and vegetables braise together in this sauce, allowing the tofu to absorb all that flavor while developing a slightly crispy top and a tender, chicken-like interior.
We use an oven-safe pan to start the dish on the stovetop and finish it in the oven, where the vegetables become perfectly tender and the tofu gets a gorgeous golden top.
It’s fantastic served with rice, couscous, mashed potatoes or other mashed vegetables, bean purée, some crusty bakery bread, or a side salad.
A simple herb sauce adds a bright, fresh contrast, but you can enjoy it on its own, too. It’s full of amazing flavors with or without. The herb sauce just bumps up the flavor even more.
Why You’ll Love Braised Tofu and Vegetables
1-pan entree that’s perfect for the holiday table
flavorful braised vegetables in caramelized onion sauce
big pieces of crisp, herb-rubbed tofu
naturally gluten-free and nut-free with easy soy-free option
If you want a simple to make yet mindblowing to eat restaurant style pasta recipe, then this penne pasta in red sauce would hit the right spot for you! This creamy & tangy red sauce pasta is full of fresh flavors thanks to the homemade tomato sauce made from scratch!
After sharing so many pasta recipes in my blog over these past few years, I discovered that I have missed sharing the simplest yet tastiest pasta that I make so often for ourselves!
Hence enters the classic penne pasta in red sauce! The creamy red sauce pasta is going to become your new favorite, if not already, in just no time and I am absolutely sure of it!
Even though this is a meatless pasta, the classic homemade red pasta sauce makes this super-addictive, ensuring you don't miss having meat with this one!
And I can bet you won’t!
What is special about this penne pasta in red sauce?
As the name suggests, this recipe is nothing but penne pasta cooked in homemade tomato sauce; so what’s the big deal about it?
Yes, I agree that it can’t be simpler than this!
Yet, I can’t help but tell you guys that this may look simple but the taste & flavor that you will experience in this pasta in red sauce will undoubtedly blow your mind!
Like it does to us every time I make it for our fancy Italian dinner at the comfort & coziness of our sweet home!
So trust me on this and make this penne pasta in red sauce as soon as you get your hands on the ingredients below and come back to thank me later!
A cozy, hands-off, no sauté mushroom potato casserole that needs just 1 pan. Layers of rich mushroom gravy with beans and veggies, layered with crisp garlic herb potatoes that take only minutes to put together as the oven does all the work. (gluten-free with soy-free and nut-free options)
It’s fall, and it’s time for some comfort food. And what’s more comforting than this casserole, which has a stewy mushroom gravy with beans and veggies, topped with potatoes smothered in garlic butter? There are lots of fall herbs, like fresh thyme and sage, and it all comes together really quickly.
This is a super easy one-pan casserole. No need to sauté or stand around the kitchen for long periods of time cooking the onions and mushrooms. Everything goes right into the baking dish, and the oven does all the work.
Once the mushroom and onions are cooked, add the beans, herbs and stew ingredients and top them with some sliced potato and bake, and thats it. You get all the fall flavors and a dish that reminds of mashed potatoes and mushroom bourguignon w/o all the work.
It’s comforting, stewy, and perfect for a fall dinner with your family, served with a side salad, garlicky dinner rolls, or some crusty bakery bread. Or serve it however else you like!
Why You’ll Love Mushroom Potato Casserole
cozy, hearty, stewy beans and veggies in a rich, mushroom gravy
1-pan oven recipe, no standing at the stove!
very little active cooking time
No cooking the aromatics and potato separately
naturally nut-free with easy gluten-free and soy-free options
Vegan Chicken 555 reimagines a beloved South Indian street-style appetizer. Crisp golden tofu is coated in a richly spiced sauce infused with fennel, ginger, garlic, coriander, and peppers, and enough heat to make you reach for seconds (and maybe a cold drink). gluten free, nut free. soy free option.
This is another one in my series creating vegan versions of these amazing, meat-heavy, regional Indian appetizers. There’s just so much variety in all of these super delicious snacks and appetizers, and sometimes you don’t find those flavors and that spice in the vegetarian appetizers.
You can use this recipe with tofu, soy curls, chickpea tofu, chickpeas, or vegetables, like cauliflower. Basically, you coat your protein or vegetables of choice with this amazing, flavorful batter, and either pan fry or bake it.
Then, we make this easy, spicy, and delicious sauce mixture. It’s kind of a dry sauce, and you toss the crisped tofu “chicken” in it. Oh my god, it’s so incredibly delicious and also pretty spicy!
You can adjust the spice level to your preference. There are four kinds of chilies in this tofu 555: Kashmiri chili powder in the batter, and green chilies, cayenne, and red pepper flakes in the sauce. To get the flavor with less heat, reduce any or all of those. The combination of peppers adds a ton of flavor, so you definitely want to use some of each, even if you don’t use the full amounts. You can use a milder green chili to manage the heat, too, if you prefer.
Basically, adjust the heat based on your preference, but definitely try this vegan chicken 555. It’s just so fabulously delicious!
Tofu 555 is great on its own or in crunchy salads with juicy fruits like apples, pears, or mangoes, or with roasted or fresh vegetables. A cucumber salad with a simple lime, salt, and pepper dressing also pairs wonderfully with this Indian appetizer. Or, you can make wraps with lettuce, creamy dressing, and fresh green chilis or pickled jalapeños.
No matter how you serve it, you have got to try vegan chicken 555!
Why You’ll Love Chicken 555
crispy tofu in thick, spicy sauce with flavors of fennel, ginger, garlic, coriander, and 4 kinds of peppers
easily adjust the heat to your preference
use your plant based protein or use veggies of choice.
naturally gluten-free and nut-free with easy soy-free option
Looking for a high protein yet plant-based meal idea? You have come to the right place! I have the easiest yet tastiest soy garlic tofu bites recipe for you which is done in under 15 minutes from scratch!
I do share a lot of high protein recipes simply because I keep protein at the center of every meal of mine as I understand the need for adequate protein to support my workout regime.
But I am of course guilty of sharing mostly meat-based protein recipes as being a meat-eater, that’s my primary source of protein.
But I do understand that many of you are looking for vegan high-protein recipes which will not only fulfil your quota of protein but will also taste good!
I too turn to vegetarian high protein meals when I am too bored of having chicken or fish back to back for consecutive meals.
And that’s where tofu makes its grand entry! Tofu is not only a vegan’s delight but also a high-protein alternative even for meat-eaters!
I have already shared quite a few tofu recipes till date, but these soy garlic tofu bites emerge as a winner thanks to the ease of making these & how delicious they turn out!
What is 15-minutes soy garlic tofu bites?
These 15-minutes soy garlic tofu bites will prove to be an all-rounder. These are soft & succulent bites of tofu cubes stir fried in a soy & garlic infused stir fry sauce!
They are so incredible in taste that you can savor them as a fulfilling lunch/dinner with rice or a quick snack on its own when you want to binge on something tasty but guilt-free!
The best part of these soy garlic tofu bites is that they literally can be prepared in under 15 minutes, no joke! You gotta trust me on this!
This firecracker shrimp rice has simply flabbergasted me with its insanely delicious flavors thanks to its firecracker sauce! I had no idea a simple sauce can be so incredibly tasty that you can make such a stunning meal in under 30 minutes!
With an unavoidable disruption in my blogging schedule, I came back today with an extraordinary recipe to make up for the couple of days delay!
This firecracker shrimp rice will make your home dining a special affair and I can vouch without an iota of doubt that everyone in your family will love it!
I will be honest with you that before trying it on my own, I was also not expecting something as mind-blowing as it proved to be.
I was drawn to it for my favorite thing which is, surprise surprise, shrimp! LOL! The secret behind the crazy deliciousness of this firecracker shrimp rice is not in shrimp; it is in its sauce!
Let’s deep dive into it, shall we?
What is Firecracker Shrimp Rice?
You may have assumed from its name that firecracker shrimp rice is a hot & tangy fried rice topped with sweet & salty shrimps!
Well, you are partly right! This firecracker shrimp rice is indeed a hot & tangy fried rice topped with soft & succulent shrimps! But there is more to it!
It won’t be justified if we simply describe this firecracker shrimp rice as another fried rice! Nope, it’s much more than that!
Let’s talk about the secret sauce of this dish and you will know why I'm claiming it to be so special!
The firecracker sauce is an amalgamation of sweet, tangy, spicy and salty ingredients which come together to make a stir-fry sauce which is beyond perfection!
When the rice & shrimps are stir fried in this incredible sauce, they take a makeover which is way too delicious than anything I had ever imagined!
This firecracker shrimp rice truly turned out to be a pleasant surprise for both of us! My better half was just assuming it to be another shrimp fried rice!
But when he saw its gorgeousness he guessed that it might be something different. And then came the final taste test!
Voila! We both loved it so much that we had to recreate it again to share it with all of you guys as this firecracker shrimp rice is just a must-have!
Homemade Chocolate Sauce is incredibly easy to make and very much better than the store bought chocolate sauce. Whip up a batch in only 5 minutes and then drizzle it on all your favorite desserts!
Don’t have chocolate sauce at home and need it immediately? Don’t worry, you have landed at the right place. Try this extremely easy 5 minutes chocolate sauce. It is much better than the packaged chocolate sauce. I bet you’ll make them over again!
This is the BEST chocolate sauce recipe I’ve been making over the years. This is the absolute favorite in my repertoire. I came up with it years ago when I was compelled to create a chocolate sauce that was rich, thick, glossy for one of my favourite chocolate cake recipe.
You only need a few ingredients to make this homemade chocolate sauce and it tastes better than any chocolate syrup you can buy at the store. Silky smooth, glossy, not overly sweet, and incredibly chocolatey. This is the chocolate sauce I make each time I need it.
I love my chocolate sauce with chocolate. It makes the sauce richer in taste and texture. Many don’t use chocolate for making chocolate sauce. They make the work done with cocoa powder and cornstarch. To be honest I don’t like using cornstarch in my chocolate sauce.
Here I have used Ossoro’s cocoa powder. You can use any brand of cocoa powder, but make sure to use unsweetened cocoa powder.
I used a bit of butter in my chocolate sauce which tends to give an extra gloss to the chocolate sauce, though adding butter is totally optional. You just need to use a good quality chocolate and cocoa powder. You’ll appreciate the difference in this intensely dark and flavorful chocolate sauce.
Then comes the essence, though you can skip the essence here. I have used Ossoro’s chocolate truffle essence. You can totally skip the essence or use vanilla or chocolate essence.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS CHOCOLATE SAUCE
● Quick and easy ● Ready in 5 minutes ● No preservatives ● So smooth, thick and glossy ● It has chocolate which makes it chocolatey and richer. ● Requires only a handful of pantry items ● No plain flour or cornstarch used ● Better than packaged chocolate syrup
Making homemade chocolate sauce is not only economical but also free from any preservatives. It is ridiculously easy to make at home and takes only few minutes of your time. It is also convenient for you that you don’t need to go to the store to buy the sauce when you need it, you could have already made some and be enjoying it. That’s how quick and easy this homemade chocolate sauce recipe is. Are you buying the chocolate sauce/syrup from store? Stop from now on and make your own chocolate sauce.
I have made a small batch of it. But of course you can double the recipe as needed.
I always keep a jar of chocolate sauce on hand to take a simple ice cream or a cake or dessert to the next level and make it an extra special treat. I also gulp a spoonful of the chocolate sauce when I carve something very chocolatey or to kill my sweet tooth carving. My little one is mad after this chocolate sauce. You’ll find endless uses of it once you make it for yourself.
What Ingredients do I need for this Homemade Chocolate Sauce recipe? LET’S TALK INGREDIENTS. You will need only few ingredients to make this super easy homemade chocolate sauce. ● Sugar – Granulated sugar is used here. ● Chocolate – I’ve used dark chocolate but you can also use milk chocolate. ● Cocoa powder – Ossoro’s unsweetened cocoa powder is used. You can use any brand of cocoa powder, but make sure to use unsweetened cocoa powder. ● Butter – Stir in a tablespoon of butter for an extra touch of richness. It also give a nice gloss to the sauce. Well using butter is optional here. ● Water – Used room temperature water. ● Chocolate truffle essence – Ossoro’s chocolate truffle essence is used in this chocolate sauce recipe. A few drops of this essence does the work.
INGREDIENT SUBSTITUTION ● Granulated sugar can be substituted with brown sugar. ● Use your choice of chocolate like milk chocolate, semisweet chocolate or bittersweet chocolate instead of dark chocolate. ● Ossoro’s chocolate truffle essence can be substituted with vanilla essence or chocolate essence. ● You can use milk instead of water. Use whole milk for extra richness.
VARIATIONS FOR CHOCOLATE SAUCE ● Use milk instead of water for a creamier texture. ● Turn it into mocha chocolate sauce by including a teaspoon of espresso powder or coffee powder. ● Give it a spicy Mexican flair by adding a dash of cayenne pepper or chili powder. ● You can make chocolate sauce with a combination of cocoa powder and cornstarch if you don’t want to use chocolate. Add 2 tsp cornstarch dissolved in bit of water and add. You will need to increase the liquid to 150-200 ml, depends upon the thickness of sauce you want. You can increase the sugar upto ½ cup (100 grams)
I made a simple recipe video of this super easy chocolate sauce recipe for my readers which I have shared below. Please do watch and SUBSCRIBE to my channel if you haven’t yet. It will mean a lot to me and motivate me to come up with more videos for my readers. As always looking forward to your feedbacks!
HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE SAUCE VIDEO TUTORIAL
WHAT TO USE CHOCOLATE SAUCE FOR? SOME SERVING SUGGESTION
● Drizzle the chocolate sauce on top of ice cream, cake, brownies, pancakes, waffles, donuts etc. ● Drizzle over pan cakes and waffles. ● Drizzle it over your favourite dessert ● Stir it into milk. ● Use it to make chocolate milkshakes. ● Drizzle it over tea cakes, donuts and brownies ● Layered it in a chocolate trifle. ● Use it as a dip for fruit. ● Spread a layer on top of cream in layer/frosting cakes ● Pour some in whipped cream to make chocolate flavor whipped cream. ● Use as a garnish on top of milkshake, cold coffee or smoothies.
So next time when your kid asks for chocolate milk, simply mix a tablespoon of this homemade sauce with a glass of milk. Voila, delicious chocolate milk is ready.
STORAGE SUGGESTIONS
Store the chocolate sauce in a jar or container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Rewarm before serving if required.
Love chocolate sauce? Give this super quick, easy and simple homemade chocolate sauce recipe a try which simply takes only 5 minutes to make. Top this hot chocolate sauce over ice creams or a favourite dessert or even into your milkshake at home. Satisfy your chocolate craving with this chocolate sauce – it’s guaranteed happiness!
SOME CAKE RECIPES YOU MIGHT LIKE TO TRY TO SERVE WITH THIS DECADENT CHOCOLATE SAUCE
Here are all my Bakes & Cakes recipes if you’re craving more baking inspiration.
All of the above recipes are super easy to prepare, ready in no time, and will never disappoint you.
I hope you love this quick and simple recipe. Do give it a try and don’t forget to share your thoughts about the recipe with me here. So let’s get started with the recipe.
Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 5 minutes Serves: 150 ml Jar
☆ 1 cup = 240 ml ☆ 1 tablespoon = 15 ml ☆ 1 teaspoon = 5 ml
Ingredients to make homemade chocolate sauce:
67 grams / ⅓ cup sugar 60 grams / ¼ cup +2 tbsp dark chocolate 45 grams / ⅓ cup cocoa powder 1 tbsp / 15 grams butter (optional) ½ cup / 120 ml water 3-4 drops Ossoro chocolate truffle essence (optional) (You can use vanilla essence or chocolate essence – 1 tsp)
Step by step pictorial instructions to make homemade chocolate sauce
Take sugar, cocoa powder and water in a saucepan.
Stir well to combine and make sure there are no lumps.
Now turn on the heat to low-medium flame. Keep cooking stirring it constantly.
As soon as the mixture started to heat up, the mixture will thicken up and gets darker in color. It will take only approximately 2-3 minutes.
Once the mixture becomes thick (coat the spoon), reduce the flame to low and add the chopped chocolate, essence and butter. Stir it constantly for about a minute and once the chocolate started melting turn off the stove.
Continue stirring the mixture until the chocolate is completely melted and your thick, glossy and silky smooth chocolate sauce is ready.
It will thicken more as it cools down. Allow to cool down completely and store in a sterilized jar.
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Love Akum
Chocolate Sauce
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After using an air fryer for more than three years now, it’s a shame that I haven’t tried making air fryer chicken stir fry yet! So without any further delay, here is my fail-proof air fryer chicken stir fry recipe that’s perfect for your high protein weight loss meal while also satisfying your craving for stir fry chicken to some extent!
I was an absolute sucker for chicken stir fry! I remember gorging uncountable crispy stir fried chicken bites during my pre-fitness era without even batting an eyelid about the calorie consumption!
Now that I am way too mindful of what I eat, it’s pretty much impossible for me to indulge in those deep fried items irrespective of how delicious they are!
If you are also in a similar journey like mine, I have a solution to curb our cravings for those crispy chicken stir fry!
And that perfect solution is nothing but my crispy air fryer chicken stir fry which fits right into the high-protein meal that we all fitness enthusiasts aim for!
What is air fryer chicken stir fry?
I agree that the name air fryer chicken stir fry is kind of an oxymoron! I know we are not stirring anything here as everything is getting done on its own inside the air fryer!
But the term “stir fry” invokes that irresistible craving which is quite difficult to ignore and this air fryer chicken stir fry flawlessly satisfies that temptation simply by replicating the same crispy chicken but without the truckload of oil!
Quick tip: Just so you know that excess oil is the hidden culprit in our food which we tend to overlook and then wonder why we are not losing body fat even after having balanced meals!
Slow-smoked wings get seared for crispy skin, then tossed in a tang-forward Mississippi white BBQ sauce—juicy, smoky, and done right.
Ingredients
1 family pack whole chicken wings (about 12–14 whole wings)
Spicy ranch seasoning (generous coating)
Killer Hogs AP Seasoning (generous coating)
Killer Hogs Mississippi White Sauce (or your favorite white BBQ sauce)
Instructions
Season the Wings
Trim and separate wings if desired, or leave them whole.
Season all sides generously with spicy ranch seasoning and AP seasoning. Let them sit while you fire up the grill.
Set Up the Grill
Prepare a 2-zone fire on your grill (one side hot, one side cool).
Target grill temperature: 375–400°F.
Pellet grill works too — just hold temps steady in that same range.
Smoke the Wings
Place seasoned wings on the cool side of the grill.
Close the lid and cook about 30 minutes.
Flip the wings and cook another 15–20 minutes, until they reach 180–185°F internal.
Crisp Over the Hot Zone
Working in batches, move wings directly over the hot side of the grill.
Sear for 2–3 minutes per side until skin is golden and lightly charred.
Use the cool side as a holding zone if wings start cooking too fast.
Final target internal temp: 195°F — this ensures fat is rendered and the meat pulls clean from the bone.
Sauce & Serve
Remove wings from the grill and toss in Killer Hogs Mississippi White Sauce (or your favorite tangy white BBQ sauce).
Serve hot and enjoy with extra sauce on the side.
Here’s the deal—bone-in wings get a liberal rub of spicy ranch and AP seasoning, then they smoke low and slow on the cool side of your grill until they hit about 180–185°F. Next stop: the hot zone, where I give them a quick sear until the skin’s golden and laced with char. Final move? Dunk ’em in that killer Mississippi White Sauce—tangy, creamy, and absolutely mouthwatering. These wings—smoky, juicy, and loaded with tangy white BBQ flavor—hit different.
Tangy, sweet and mildly spicy, this restaurant style saucy shrimp noodles stir fry is hell of a recipe that you must try asap! You will be amazed to see how easy it is to recreate your favorite asian shrimp noodles stir fry at the comfort of your home when you have the right ingredients in place!
If you love a good stir fry then you will love my shrimp noodles stir fry recipe that I’m sharing today! This was due for long as it is quite a common affair at my home!
This is one such recipe which comes around in about 30 minutes or so but promises big flavors on your plate!
That's why it's not an ordinary stir fry but a classic restaurant style shrimp noodles stir fry and you will come back to it again and again!
What is shrimp noodles stir fry?
Like a good stir fry recipe, my shrimp noodles stir fry also follows the standard grammar of an authentic one!
You have your choice of noodles, your choice of protein which is shrimp in this case and a killer sauce that brings everything together in the most irresistible way possible!
You can of course add a few veggies in your shrimp noodles stir fry that increases the fiber quotient of the dish while also making it more hearty and fulfilling!
I only added shredded cabbage today to keep things simple and fast as I wanted to bring the dinner from kitchen to table in thirty minutes!
Chewy outside & melt-in-mouth inside, these delectable air fryer sweet chilli chicken meatballs may just become your best weight loss meal for good! I'm serious!
Chicken meatball is one of those fancy ways that makes everyday homemade meals extra-special!
And when you make these crazy delicious sweet chilli chicken meatballs, it’s a different ballgame altogether! These are a must-try and that too at the earliest!
I have good news too if you are in a similar weight loss journey as me! You can have these even when you are on a calorie deficit diet!
But of course in a controlled portion!
My sweet chilli chicken meatballs are almost oil-free as they do not contain any oil or fat in the mixture; only a couple sprays of oil while air-frying.
Being oil-free makes these chicken meatballs significantly low in unnecessary calories and that makes it a winner for all us fitness enthusiasts!
What are Sweet Chilli Chicken meatballs?
Meatballs are nothing new and I have shared many chicken meatballs dishes here on my blog. So what’s so special about these sweet chilli chicken meatballs?
These sweet chilli chicken meatballs are your no-fuss high-protein low-oil dinner that you can enjoy guilt-free even during your weight loss journey!
If you have been following my blog for quite some time now, you know that I am crazy about high protein yet low calorie recipes to include into my intentionally balanced meal routines.
I really can’t get over pesto! On the contrary, my eternal love towards this classic Italian pasta sauce has gone a notch up when I made this vegan pesto fusilli with zucchini and asparagus using my homemade avocado basil pesto!
This is not a cheat meal recipe!
I do not believe in cheat days! With my experience of 34 kgs/75 pounds of weight loss, I truly believe that real success lies in everyday habits!
A single uncontrolled cheat day, even once in a month, can ruin your weeks of effort and hard work within minutes! But that doesn't mean you can't enjoy good food!
You definitely can! And you must! Simply because mindful eating is a lifelong habit and not a sprint!
You can enjoy good food by becoming smart about it! By being smart I simply mean controlling certain parameters of your meals.
Like being conscious of the portion you are consuming; or having it at the right time and not as a random meal.
For example, a high carb dish like this pesto fusilli is best suited for a fulfilling lunch or even weekend brunch in a moderate portion no matter how tasty it is!
Then you would have enough time to digest the food during the course of the day and carb will give you a good amount of energy to carry out your planned chores. Win-win!
It’s been a while since I made a Korean recipe and when I saw that Gochujang chicken thighs are doing their viral rounds on the internet, I could not resist jumping on the bandwagon!
If you have tried & loved Korean recipes, then I am sure you are also a spice-lover just like us! Hence I can bet that you will also gush over these Korean Gochujang chicken thighs!
We love spicy food and as a natural instinct we are drawn towards Korean food (and also Thai) when we have to opt for one from Oriental cuisines.
Though I haven't shared many Korean recipes in my blog yet, we both love them thanks to the flavor-packed dishes that Korean cuisine offers!
The strong aromas of Korean recipes may be a little overwhelming for a few of you, but the one I have come with today will fit into everyone’s palate!
Sticky Korean Gochujang chicken thighs! This is a keeper as it takes minimal prep time and produces maximum flavors!
What are Gochujang chicken thighs?
When you generously marinade a few skin-on & bone-in chicken thighs with a generous amount of Gochujang, the Korean chilli-bean paste, and air fry them until cooked, you get the most flavorful, juicy & tender Korean flavored chicken ever without the guilt of deep-fried food!
And that’s Gochujang chicken thighs for you!
If you are familiar with Korean recipes, you may already be aware that many Korean recipes involve double-frying, which enhances the crispiness of the food and retains the crunch longer.
Since I intentionally try to avoid deep-fried foods, most of the authentic Korean recipes are out of my league, unfortunately!
Then appeared these sticky Gochujang chicken thighs! Why did I love these? Because they are baked/air-fried and not deep fried! Absolute win-win!
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